![\"\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Might-Magic-Heroes-VI-screenshot-5.jpg\" "\\"Might")
<\/a>Might & Magic Heroes VI<\/p><\/div>\n
At a glance, it\u2019s difficult to distinguish Heroes of Might & Magic V from Might & Magic Heroes VI. The developers kept most of the core mechanics and functionality from the previous title in place \u2013 which is a very good thing. Your hero still travels around on a lush adventure map in search of resources, creature dwellings and enemies to plunder. Heroes receive a set amount of movement points at the start of a turn and will give the opponent a chance to act once it\u2019s depleted.<\/p>\n
Combat hasn\u2019t changed either: once your hero engages an enemy the battle takes place on a grid-like field – like an enlarged chessboard. Your hero stands outside the battleground and assists his army with spells and abilities.\u00a0 Like previous installments your creatures are represented as \u2018stacks\u2019. There\u2019s only one instance of a creature on the map but it represents a whole batch of identical creatures. The unit will only be slain when all of the creatures in the stack are defeated.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Might & Magic Heroes VI<\/p><\/div>\n
Veterans of the franchise will quickly notice that there are a whole lot of subtle changes to the game. The introduction of the Blood and Tears morality mechanic lends a distinctive \u201cgood versus evil\u201d aspect to your heroes. Righteous actions are rewarded with \u2018tears\u2019 while mindlessly slaying fleeing creatures will reward a hero in \u2018blood\u2019.\u00a0 These points are used to unlock unique abilities that can be used alongside those you acquire through regular levelling.<\/p>\n
I was pleased to see that the developers tried to draw a clear line between the \u2018might\u2019 and the \u2018magic\u2019 aspect of the game; a clear step back to the origin of the series. I felt that Heroes of Might & Magic V often had a blurry outlook when it came to choosing skills and abilities. In Heroes VI skills are clearly divided between the two strategies and players can advance their heroes with a clear goal in mind. A warrior will select skills from the might section while a wizard will choose from the magic side.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Might & Magic Heroes VI<\/p><\/div>\n
Like all good things there\u2019s always a \u2018but\u2019 and this game is no exception. The single biggest issue I have with the game is the tight internet integration known as the Conflux. The Conflux gives access to your Dynasty \u2013 stats, custom heroes, achievements and weapons unlocked through the campaign. Players are required to have a permanent internet connection to access these features.<\/p>\n
In fact \u2013 when I erratically lost connection to the Conflux while playing a custom game I was simply returned to the main menu without the possibility of saving or continuing. The Conflux over-complicates things. There\u2019s absolutely no need for it \u2013 except to ensure that you\u2019re not using a pirated copy of the game. Incorporating internet-based features is the general trend these days \u2013 but it should be done in such a manner that it doesn\u2019t interfere with your gaming sessions.<\/p>\n